title: Tetrachloroethylene intoxication in an autoerotic fatality.
abstract: This case report describes an accidental death due to the inhalation of tetrachloroethylene during an autoerotic episode. Tetrachloroethylene was administered from a can of Fix-A-Flat tire repair. Analysis of tetrachloroethylene was performed using headspace gas chromatography and electron capture detection. The blood tetrachloroethylene concentration of 62 mg/L was consistent with acute tetrachloroethylene intoxication.
authors.affiliation: Office of the Wayne County Medical Examiner, Detroit, MI, USA.
authors.forename: D S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Isenschmid
authors.forename: B J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Cassin
authors.forename: B R
authors.initials: BR
authors.lastname: Hepler
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kanluen
mesh_terms: D000280:Administration, Inhalation; D000328:Adult; D001344:Autopsy; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005554:Forensic Medicine; D008401:Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010262:Paraphilic Disorders / Q000523:psychology*; D015813:Substance Abuse Detection; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013750:Tetrachloroethylene / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000097:blood / Q000506:poisoning*
chemical_list: D013750:Tetrachloroethylene